Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
herbanica
ID:
402797

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bolle) A.Hansen & G.Kunkel

Source:
ksu

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Cuad. Bot. Canaria 26-27: 61 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402129



Common Names

  • Rutheopsis Herbanica
  • Herbaceous Wild Petunia
  • Herbaceous Ruellia


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Synonyms

  • Ruthea herbanica Bolle [unknown]
  • Gliopsis herbanica (Bolle) Rauschert [unknown]

Description

Rutheopsis herbanica (also called Wild Petunia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in moist, sandy soils and in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rutheopsis herbanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rutheopsis herbanica has white flowers with yellow centers, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rutheopsis herbanica is a herbaceous perennial plant that is native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Rutheopsis herbanica

Rutheopsis herbanica is native to South Africa. It can be found in grasslands and woodlands.

Rutheopsis herbanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rutheopsis herbanica?

Rutheopsis herbanica

What is the family of Rutheopsis herbanica?

Asclepiadaceae

What is the habitat of Rutheopsis herbanica?

Dry woodland and scrub

Species in the Rutheopsis genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

Carl August Bolle (1821-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolle' in the authors string.
Günther W.H. Kunkel (1928-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Kunkel' in the authors string.
Alfred Hansen (1925-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Hansen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:847797-1: Based on the initial data import